Lead Engineer

THE JOB

Tasks within the role of lead engineer:

• Ensures the specification and design of the modules and/or functionality to achieve the required performance;
• Creation and validation of new concepts;
• Uses state of the art methods and construction principles to construct accurate designs that can be realized from a technical and supply chain perspective;
• Investigation of complex mechanical problems (calculations, tests, data analysis);
• Optimization of the design, with a team of engineers;
• Discs of the qualification of the design by contributing to the specification of the tests, the design and realization of the test equipment;
• Provides the technical product documentation required to release the design for volume production.

YOUR PROFILE

Education

• A mechanical engineering Master or PhD with a preference for specialization in precision engineering, precise positioning and adjustments or mechatronics (with mechanical background)

Experience

• More than 8 years of experience within precision mechanics (lead) constructor (of which 2 to 3 years directing and coaching constructors in a small team)
• Solid theoretical and experimental experience in precision engineering
• Relevant experience in the design of (opto)mechanical systems
• Knowledge of dynamic and static behavior in structures
• Knowledge of thermomechanics
• Good theoretical knowledge and experience in the application of construction principles and accurate positioning principles. Degrees of freedom design, light and rigid.
• Well-developed analytical skills, the ability to design concepts and a pragmatic attitude and the ability to translate concepts into practical designs that meet the requirements

Personal skills

• Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic attitude
• Creative thinking ability
• Good communicative skills
• Team player
• Good knowledge of Dutch and English in word and writing
• Planning and prioritizing own and others' work